abduct

The word “abduct” has 2 syllables: ab-duct

It's pronounced as /əbˈdʌkt/


What is synonym and antonym for abduct?

In the thesaurus, “abduct” has 3 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for abduct along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for abduct

Antonyms for abduct

  • deliver
  • give
  • redeem
  • rescue
  • restore
  • return

Meanings of abduct

  • verb
    1. To take away by force; to carry away (a human being) wrongfully and usually with violence or deception; to kidnap.
    2. To draw away, as a limb or other part, from the median axis of the body.

Example Sentences

  • The mysterious organization tried to abduct the scientist to obtain classified information.
  • Witnesses reported seeing a UFO that seemed to attempt to abduct livestock from the nearby farm.
  • Law enforcement agencies worked tirelessly to prevent criminals from attempting to abduct children.
  • The spy narrowly escaped an attempt to abduct her during a covert mission.
  • The movie plot revolved around a group of aliens planning to abduct Earth's leaders for an intergalactic experiment.

On this page you'll find 9 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abduct, such as: deliver, give, kidnap, redeem, rescue, restore, return.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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kidnap

kidnaped

kidnapee

kidnapees


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